For the International Women’s Day, Deutsche Telekom IT is organizing the event “Solutions for a Diverse Digital World” on the 6^th of March. The event aims to bring tech talent in Valencia together to brainstorm and define solutions for a more inclusive and diverse technology.

For the challenge, we will create cross-functional teams, each team will have the support of a facilitator following the design-thinking approach.

Agenda

About The Role

As part of our dynamic team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping investment strategies and driving innovation by uncovering insights from a wide array of global and regional sources. Your work will empower our teams across regions, enhance portfolio management, and support fundraising efforts.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of global innovation and investment. By contributing to a high-impact VC firm, you’ll influence strategic decisions across regions and sectors, helping us uncover opportunities that shape the future.

1. Market Research and Intelligence Gathering

• Analyze macroeconomic trends, regulatory environments, and market dynamics to identify key drivers of growth.
• Conduct sweeps of VC global and regional association websites (e.g., LAVCA, MEVCA) to collect and analyze relevant data
• Study emerging markets to understand economic indicators, political stability, and cultural factors influencing investment opportunities.
• Compare and contrast opportunities across regions (e.g., Spain, Europe, USa, Latam) and recommend optimal geographies for investment focus.

2. Research and Insight Generation

• Synthesize and draw actionable insights from publications like CBI Insights, fintech associations, Atlantico reports, and other thought leadership materials.
• Analyze and summarize innovation and sector-specific reports from key institutions such as the IFC and IDB.
• Review insights produced by Next Tier Ventures partners funds to identify trends and opportunities.
• Create comparative analyses across regions to highlight the most competitive sectors and their unique opportunities.

3. Vertical and Sector Analysis

• Study verticals within targeted sectors to evaluate market problems and the rationale behind addressing them.
• Assess competitors, market leaders, and ecosystem dynamics in target sectors and regions.
• Identify key players, emerging trends, and gaps in the market.
• Provide recommendations for the best-suited verticals in specific markets based on data-driven insights.

4. Deal Tracking and Ecosystem Engagement

• Monitor key deals within focus regions and alert teams about significant developments and opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with peers from partner funds to exchange insights and best practices.

5. Data Collection and Management

• Gather and analyze data from public and proprietary sources.
• Maintain and update databases on sectors, startups, geographies, and investment opportunities.
• Aggregate information into a centralized database (potentially leveraging GPT-based tools) to streamline access and analysis.

Collaboration and Impact

• Report findings to the Next Tier Ventures team to inform investment strategies and operational decisions.
• Share insights across teams to enhance our value-add in portfolio management and fundraising activities.

Qualifications / Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science.
• Passionate about venture capital, startups, technology, research.
• Strong interest in entrepreneurship is a plus.
• Skills: Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau)
• Proficiency in aggregating and analyzing large datasets; familiarity with GPT or AI-based database tools is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills to derive actionable insights from diverse sources. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to present findings clearly.

• Language: Fluent in English (including writing) and strongly preferred fluency in reading Spanish.
• Technology: Frequent user of GenAI tools (IE: ChatGPT).
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of at least one emerging market geography and/or sector.
• Attributes: Highly curious, detail-oriented, and proactive. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a leading VC firm focused on artificial intelligence transformative growth in emerging markets.
• Exposure to the Global ecosystems.
• Flexible working arrangements (if applicable).